Sleep to Succeed

It takes attention and action to be successful with work, relationships, and health, but research continues to show that sleep is also key. Adequate sleep is restorative! It can help reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity and weight gain, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. It also strengthens your immune system.

Not getting enough sleep is not only bad for your health, it can also be dangerous – 1 in 5 car accidents is due to “drowsy driving.” Lack of sleep is also linked to errors at work. On the plus side, adequate sleep promotes healthy relationships, emotional well-being, productivity, optimal athletic performance, memory, and learning. It improves your ability to problem-solve, make decisions, and think clearly.

Ready to make sleep a priority? To get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep:

Exercise promotes restful sleep.

Avoid naps or limit them to 15-20 minutes.

Prepare for tomorrow morning before going to bed so that you can rest feeling ready for the day ahead.

Avoid alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, liquids, stress, and “blue light” from TVs, phones, and computers before going to bed. They interfere with sleep.